Machine Shop Planner
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day
Reference number
2025-168100
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Inspection/assessment
Job title
Machine Shop Planner
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Mission: Monitor & coordinate the availability of materials and manpower, as well as Machine Shop capacity, in order to schedule & execute the production activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules in alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer delivery requirements.
Participate in weekly MPS meetings and daily start-of-shift meetings to support shop commitments and ensure on-time delivery.
Update and manage all shop schedules in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and alignment with MPS priorities.
Revise production schedules when required to accommodate unforeseen changes or disruptions.
Provide accurate delivery dates and participate in delivery review meetings.
Monitor production progress closely, identify risks or delays, and take expedited actions when necessary.
Contribute to the development of recovery plans and communicate any revised schedules to stakeholders.
Prioritize critical parts to prevent machine or line stoppages.
Prepare and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for the machine shop.
Monitor material availability and manpower capacity, assessing impacts on workflow and schedule adherence.
Optimize work processes to improve operational efficiency and throughput.
Perform finite capacity scheduling for all machine shop work centers.
Achieve on-time delivery targets while ensuring efficient use of resources and controlling production costs.
Track subcontracted work, request updated delivery statuses, and incorporate them into the production plan.
Maintain and manage work orders throughout their lifecycle.
Review load vs. capacity and make recommendations to ensure balanced and realistic scheduling.
Identify and prioritize bottleneck operations to support overall production flow.
Maintain visual management boards and lead daily production meetings with team leaders.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure part availability and support smooth production flow.
Perform monthly / quarterly cycle count on Machine shop parts.
Run weekly production plan report and plan the job based on the requirements.
Monitor the Work Centre parameters (Queue time / efficiency / hours)
Candidate skills & requirements
College Diploma in Operations Management or University Degree in Business
Administration
Knowledge of Production planning fundamentals (MRP2 principles, e.g. APICS)
Knowledge of problem solving and continuous improvement tools (LEAN)
Familiar with ERP usage (SAP preferred)
Knowledge of Production process flow
Knowledge of Safran Landing System Quality System
Efficient with MS Office software
Strong Leadership & decision-making
Teamworking
Self-motivated
Results-oriented
Interpersonal skills (including working effectively with others and influencing
skills)
Excellent communication skills
Adaptability (able to respond flexibly to changing circumstances, aligns own
actions with the changing needs of the business)
Decision-making
Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.
We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.
SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.
At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!
While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations. Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy. SafranLS TOR will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS TOR in advance.
Job location
Job location
North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto
City (-ies)
Ajax
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
